The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 USM and the Canon 14mm f2.8L II USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon 14mm f2.8L II USM is the longer of the two lenses at 94mm. The Canon 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 USM with a length of 90mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 USM has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Canon 14mm f2.8L II USM's 80mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 USM weighs 385g, which means it is 260g (40%) lighter than the Canon 14mm f2.8L II USM which has a weight of 645g.
Lens Mounts
The Canon 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 USM has the Canon EF-S lens mount whereas the Canon 14mm f2.8L II USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF-S Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Canon 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 USM has a focal range of 10-22mm and
2.2X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
16-35.2mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Canon 14mm f2.8L II USM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 22.4mm.
